What is it worth
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Fleet Owner
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From: Gilbert, PA
What is it worth
Hey guys, new to this early bronco section and Little bronco all together.
I always wanted one and found out tonging my neighbor has on in his barn.
He is thinking about selling it.
76 302 4 speed western snow plow.
Copper/brown color with off white stripes and top.
Looks Just like one in photo but covered in dust and bed sheets.
Kinda in cluttered barn so I could look over every square inch but it looks nice from what I could see. I am used to these things being rotten to CRAP
Second owner 53k original miles
What do you think?
I always wanted one and found out tonging my neighbor has on in his barn.
He is thinking about selling it.
76 302 4 speed western snow plow.
Copper/brown color with off white stripes and top.
Looks Just like one in photo but covered in dust and bed sheets.
Kinda in cluttered barn so I could look over every square inch but it looks nice from what I could see. I am used to these things being rotten to CRAP
Second owner 53k original miles
What do you think?
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From: Lansdale, PA
Worth every penny he asks for it!
They are hard to find in good shape. Fiberglass body and replacement parts are available but I know you're a purist.
The 76 and 77 is the best one. Had disk brakes, d44, and the better transfercase. Oh, and electric wipers. And power brakes (I think that was an option on earlier ones also though)
I really miss mine (it's a 4x4 mustang now)
The plow isn't worth anything to me, unless it was perfect I'd sell it or scrap it.
The chassis is most important. Mine had a rear tank skid plate, and rotted the rear frame, so check that out.
I have no place to put it, and too many projects for the space I rent, or else I'd hound you for the location.
They are fun rigs.
They are hard to find in good shape. Fiberglass body and replacement parts are available but I know you're a purist.
The 76 and 77 is the best one. Had disk brakes, d44, and the better transfercase. Oh, and electric wipers. And power brakes (I think that was an option on earlier ones also though)
I really miss mine (it's a 4x4 mustang now)
The plow isn't worth anything to me, unless it was perfect I'd sell it or scrap it.
The chassis is most important. Mine had a rear tank skid plate, and rotted the rear frame, so check that out.
I have no place to put it, and too many projects for the space I rent, or else I'd hound you for the location.
They are fun rigs.
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I haven't looked at prices lately. I paid $6K for mine 10 years ago. It was solid but had the rear fenders cut out (common to fit larger tires) and almost 200K miles.
Was the 4 speed original? I'm thinking 3 spds and autos were the only options, although I'm not sure they didn't offer a 4 spd by the end. I do think 4spd swaps were pretty common era improvements though.
Was the 4 speed original? I'm thinking 3 spds and autos were the only options, although I'm not sure they didn't offer a 4 spd by the end. I do think 4spd swaps were pretty common era improvements though.
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I haven't looked at prices lately. I paid $6K for mine 10 years ago. It was solid but had the rear fenders cut out (common to fit larger tires) and almost 200K miles.
Was the 4 speed original? I'm thinking 3 spds and autos were the only options, although I'm not sure they didn't offer a 4 spd by the end. I do think 4spd swaps were pretty common era improvements though.
Was the 4 speed original? I'm thinking 3 spds and autos were the only options, although I'm not sure they didn't offer a 4 spd by the end. I do think 4spd swaps were pretty common era improvements though.
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Like I said, I'm not sure what all was changed by 1976. I know a lot of things were, just not sure of the trans.
My '71 originally came with a column shift 3 spd. A previous owner converted it to floor shift with a Hurst shifter.
My '71 originally came with a column shift 3 spd. A previous owner converted it to floor shift with a Hurst shifter.
Cranky Old Guy
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From: Raphine, Virginia
Really need pictures of the actual Bronco. It's an Explorer with one year only stripe package. Originally came with either C4 automatic or 3 speed manual. Either one could have been converted to floor shifter. I bought this one for $4000, 58,000 original miles.
After thinking, I believe what you saw was the transfer case shifter. A common mistake for people not familiar with early Bronco's.
After thinking, I believe what you saw was the transfer case shifter. A common mistake for people not familiar with early Bronco's.
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Really need pictures of the actual Bronco. It's an Explorer with one year only stripe package. Originally came with either C4 automatic or 3 speed manual. Either one could have been converted to floor shifter. I bought this one for $4000, 58,000 original miles.
After thinking, I believe what you saw was the transfer case shifter. A common mistake for people not familiar with early Bronco's.
After thinking, I believe what you saw was the transfer case shifter. A common mistake for people not familiar with early Bronco's.
And you may be correct, It may be an auto DAM
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Nothing wrong with an auto Brad... Haven't you ever wanted to jump in a vehicle and let it do the shifting for you. LoL
I bet with a rebuild and some mods, you'll be able to manage with an auto.
Transfer case shifter is a little longer than needed. But has this flattened out **** vs a round shift ****.
It will be the heavier duty "pan fill" c4 trans. The bellhousing bolts to the front of the case and not the front pump like most car c4 bells do. (Some Midsize cars with sbf and trucks had this, and the 351m had a c4 behind it in some)
I bet with a rebuild and some mods, you'll be able to manage with an auto.
Transfer case shifter is a little longer than needed. But has this flattened out **** vs a round shift ****.
It will be the heavier duty "pan fill" c4 trans. The bellhousing bolts to the front of the case and not the front pump like most car c4 bells do. (Some Midsize cars with sbf and trucks had this, and the 351m had a c4 behind it in some)
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Nothing wrong with an auto Brad... Haven't you ever wanted to jump in a vehicle and let it do the shifting for you. LoL
I bet with a rebuild and some mods, you'll be able to manage with an auto.
Transfer case shifter is a little longer than needed. But has this flattened out **** vs a round shift ****.
It will be the heavier duty "pan fill" c4 trans. The bellhousing bolts to the front of the case and not the front pump like most car c4 bells do. (Some Midsize cars with sbf and trucks had this, and the 351m had a c4 behind it in some)
I bet with a rebuild and some mods, you'll be able to manage with an auto.
Transfer case shifter is a little longer than needed. But has this flattened out **** vs a round shift ****.
It will be the heavier duty "pan fill" c4 trans. The bellhousing bolts to the front of the case and not the front pump like most car c4 bells do. (Some Midsize cars with sbf and trucks had this, and the 351m had a c4 behind it in some)
This thing is SO nice and UNMOLESTED I would not want to change ANYTHING.
Also. I am amazed by the lack of activity in this forum
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From: Richland, WA
Even the 3 spd was a column shift, so the lack of a floor shifter means nothing. Look for a clutch pedal. I'd really like to see some pics!
That's because there's so many EB forums, mainly CB.com. Then there are tons of localized EB forum too.
That's because there's so many EB forums, mainly CB.com. Then there are tons of localized EB forum too.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Richland, WA
If you want to rip him off... offer 3k
If you want a screamin' deal... offer 6k
Without seeing it, I'd say it's worth 10-15k depending on how much rust it has (unless it's been fully restored or shrink wrapped for the last 35 years, it will have rust). Fully restored EBs go for 20k and up.
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Yeah, I can appreciate a nice stock bronco just as much as a nicely modded bronco. They are cool rigs either way.
I'd offer him 3k and see how bad he cusses at you and insults you, then go up from there. He may not even flinch and ask for 5k. Who knows. But unless he's the kinda guy to take a lowball offer as insult and won't deal with you afterwards, I'd say offer low and work up.
Cranky Old Guy
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From: Raphine, Virginia
If it's as nice as you say, running and driving it may be worth $10-$12k. Then add in the price of the snowplow. Just look very carefully for rust. I sold my "junk" for $7k in 2010. It sold again this spring for $8K.